No-nonsense Irishman Keane played in a dominant era at Old Trafford where it was titles challenges, strong Champions League showsings and nothing else.

While United have competed well in the Europa League and won the League Cup, them along with Liverpool, City and Arsenal vying for the Champions League places tells Keane that clubs cannot be successful on multiple fronts any more.

Man Utd legend Roy Keane (l) played in an era where success on all fronts was the only way

“People talk about getting into the top four because of the financial rewards and it was great for teams like Leicester to qualify but for the big teams, Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal, celebrating fourth? I say shame on you."

The title race is firmly between Chelsea and Spurs, meaning the other two places can go to the four aforementioned teams - hence the shift in emphasis on going for the lucrative Champions League for next season.

United are in fifth, one point behind Manchester City in fourth, with Liverpool in third three points ahead of City.